Baby monitor A monitor is a transmitter and a receiver, which allows you to listen to your sleeping baby from another room. Receivers work best when placed within two metres to three metres of your child, but they can transmit sounds as far as 50 metres to metres away. The most sophisticated monitors use infrared video cameras so that you can keep an eye on your baby in the dark.

If you would like to buy one, try borrowing one from a friend or asking for recommendations before you splash out. You should stop using a mobile when your baby is old enough to pull herself up, in case she puts the toys into her mouth. Who is the Airwrap cot bumper best for?

They are usually only recommended if there is a high risk of sudden infant death syndrome SIDS , also known as cot death, in your family. Night-lights Night-lights can be useful if your toddler is afraid of the dark , but babies don't really need them and may sleep better in a dark room.

You can change your mind and withdraw your permission at any time. Duvet grippers Duvet grippers clip on to the side of a duvet or blanket to keep it in position, stopping your child from getting cold in the night. You can also buy mobiles that project light and shapes on to the ceiling.

Night-lights often come in fun designs and some models also play music. If you're forgetful, you may want to opt for a light that is programmed to automatically turn off during the daytime. Cot separators Cot separators are useful if you have a small baby sleeping in a big cot. The cot separator is placed horizontally across the cot, keeping your baby in the 'feet to cot-foot' position and helping to stop her wriggling under blankets and covers.

Soothers There are all sorts of soothers on the market to help your baby get to sleep, from teddy bears with simulated heartbeats, to toys that play sounds of ocean waves and lullabies. They can be expensive and your baby may not like the one you opt for. If you would like to buy one, try borrowing one from a friend or asking for recommendations before you splash out. Cot mobiles Cot mobiles attach to the side of the cot. Some mobiles play tunes while the mobile toys rotate.

You can also buy mobiles that project light and shapes on to the ceiling. You should stop using a mobile when your baby is old enough to pull herself up, in case she puts the toys into her mouth. Bed rails Bed rails ease the transition from a cot to a big bed by stopping your child falling out. Buy two rails, one for each side, if your child's bed is positioned in the middle of the room.

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Sheet and mattress protectors Sheet and mattress protectors are made from absorbent cotton with a vinyl backing. They are useful when toilet training because they can absorb the occasional accident! Duvet grippers Duvet grippers clip on to the side of a duvet or blanket to keep it in position, stopping your child from getting cold in the night.

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